What's in your wardrobe? - Page 13

Stitchawl · 07-17-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

I saw a pair of Crocs flip flops that I kinda liked ... I'm thinking about buying them ...

You guys are a bad influence on me!

Ugly is in. There's no fighting it. People are opting for comfort these days, and there is little that is more comfortable than Crocs. I've even abandoned my Teva sandals for the ease and comfort of the Crocs.

Stitchawl

orlok · 07-17-2011, 07:58 AM

(apart from the Teva's). They are the only shoes I can wear all day without wanting to tear them off as soon as I get home. I used to spend my whole time as a child barefoot, and Crocs are the only shoes to ever make me want to keep wearing them.

Iridal · 07-17-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Ugly is in. There's no fighting it. People are opting for comfort these days, and there is little that is more comfortable than Crocs. I've even abandoned my Teva sandals for the ease and comfort of the Crocs.

Stitchawl

Hey, I didn't say they were ugly! I've told you several times already I only buy pretty things! No, the flip flops I saw were pretty, and also looked comfy. I didn't try them on because I was in a hurry, but I'm thinking about going back to that shop sometime next week.

astra · 07-17-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

the flip flops I saw were pretty, and also looked comfy.

How any flip flops could be comfy?

Any footwear that doesn't attach itself to the back of your foot, but is free to flip...flop is inconvenient?
Then again, maybe I have the wrong foot type

orlok · 07-17-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

How any flip flops could be comfy?

Any footwear that doesn't attach itself to the back of your foot, but is free to flip...flop is inconvenient?
Then again, maybe I have the wrong foot type

Try these:

astra · 07-17-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

Try these:

maianhvk · 07-17-2011, 09:48 AM

flip flops?

makes me think of Fitflop.

they make incredible shoes and sandals.

eh, I'm not working for them

Iridal · 07-17-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

How any flip flops could be comfy?

Any footwear that doesn't attach itself to the back of your foot, but is free to flip...flop is inconvenient?
Then again, maybe I have the wrong foot type

Not all flip flops are super loose. You have to find the right ones. For years I owned Reef flip flops that were realy comfy, nice and snug on my feet. I could walk several kms in them without getting sore feet. Just don't buy the plastic things, they are crap and do flip and flop too much

astra · 07-17-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Iridal

Just don't buy the plastic things, they are crap and do flip and flop too much

I will keep it in mind.
I must confess that I tried only cheap ones.

SolRaven · 07-17-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by maianhvk

flip flops?

makes me think of Fitflop.

they make incredible shoes and sandals.

eh, I'm not working for them

I have a pair of FitFlops and never wear them. Something about them is off, but I can't recall at the moment.

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Originally Posted by astra

I will keep it in mind.
I must confess that I tried only cheap ones.

Chacos might change your mind and I've tried most of the good ones.

Stitchawl · 07-17-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

How any flip flops could be comfy?

Any footwear that doesn't attach itself to the back of your foot, but is free to flip...flop is inconvenient?
Then again, maybe I have the wrong foot type

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Originally Posted by Iridal

Not all flip flops are super loose. You have to find the right ones. For years I owned Reef flip flops that were realy comfy, nice and snug on my feet. I could walk several kms in them without getting sore feet. Just don't buy the plastic things, they are crap and do flip and flop too much

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Originally Posted by astra

I will keep it in mind.
I must confess that I tried only cheap ones.

It really does make a difference. There are flip-flops that have cloth over the top of the foot, rather than plastic, and a contoured foot bed. These two changes turn a simple 'slippa' into very comfortable footwear. Then there is the difference between those that fit between the first two toes and the ones that just loop over the instep. It's a matter of finding what works for you!

Stitchawl

phenomshel · 07-17-2011, 11:43 PM

Went on a shopping spree yesterday! Which is rare for me. I went to Penney's, because I knew they were having their big clearance sale and I can usually find clothes I like there (my favorite brand of jeans comes from there).
Well, I did great on tops - one coral tshirt, one tan tank top and one black cami with a teal/black sheer blouse that goes over it. Also found two pairs of shorts - one olive, one khaki but there is where the system broke down. I didn't try them on at the store because they were the same brand as my jeans, only one size bigger (for comfort, or so I thought). Despite this, however, when I got them home and put them on, they are too small. So I guess I'll have to take them back. Since they were clearance, the best I can probably hope for is store credit.

amward · 07-18-2011, 03:35 AM

Manufacturers can't seem to get sizes right these days. I try everything on if it looks like it will fit and ignore the size on the label.

Iridal · 07-18-2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by amward

Manufacturers can't seem to get sizes right these days. I try everything on if it looks like it will fit and ignore the size on the label.

I've noticed this too. I usually buy my jeans at Esprit, and their sizes are different for each type of cut. I always take two sizes with me in the fitting room, to prevent running back and forth to get a different size.

astra · 07-18-2011, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

It really does make a difference. There are flip-flops that have cloth over the top of the foot, rather than plastic, and a contoured foot bed. These two changes turn a simple 'slippa' into very comfortable footwear. Then there is the difference between those that fit between the first two toes and the ones that just loop over the instep. It's a matter of finding what works for you!

I thought that flip flop is the name for

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those that fit between the first two toes

only.
Like this one

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Originally Posted by Iridal

I've noticed this too. I usually buy my jeans at Esprit, and their sizes are different for each type of cut. I always take two sizes with me in the fitting room, to prevent running back and forth to get a different size.

When I have been ordering swimming shorts I checked my trousers size (3 different) - 34. Almost placed the order, in the last moment I changed my mind and ordered 36. It was a wise decision.
How is it possible that for 34 trousers I need a belt and for swimming shorts I need 36?

07-17-2011, 07:58 AM	#182
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	(apart from the Teva's). They are the only shoes I can wear all day without wanting to tear them off as soon as I get home. I used to spend my whole time as a child barefoot, and Crocs are the only shoes to ever make me want to keep wearing them.

07-17-2011, 09:48 AM	#187
maianhvk whimsical Posts: 2,779 Karma: 88193939 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: in darkness Device: current: PPW 4. brick: K3 & Voyage.	flip flops? makes me think of Fitflop. they make incredible shoes and sandals. eh, I'm not working for them

07-17-2011, 11:43 PM	#192
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Went on a shopping spree yesterday! Which is rare for me. I went to Penney's, because I knew they were having their big clearance sale and I can usually find clothes I like there (my favorite brand of jeans comes from there). Well, I did great on tops - one coral tshirt, one tan tank top and one black cami with a teal/black sheer blouse that goes over it. Also found two pairs of shorts - one olive, one khaki but there is where the system broke down. I didn't try them on at the store because they were the same brand as my jeans, only one size bigger (for comfort, or so I thought). Despite this, however, when I got them home and put them on, they are too small. So I guess I'll have to take them back. Since they were clearance, the best I can probably hope for is store credit.

07-18-2011, 03:35 AM	#193
amward Wizard Posts: 1,299 Karma: 2081110 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Australia Device: Eco Eclipse, Sony PRS 350 (pink), Ipod Touch, Kindle Touch	Manufacturers can't seem to get sizes right these days. I try everything on if it looks like it will fit and ignore the size on the label.